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Renovating or planning to? Love looking at great house ‘before and afters’? Our Reno Addict section has the latest expert advice and inspiration for Australian renovators.
When Sunday Collector stylist Briar Stanley spotted this 1960’s brick and tile home on Sydney’s Northern Beaches she saw its potential and put an offer in immediately. Recognising the home had great bones and a workable layout, Briar imagined opening up the spaces and updating the finishes, a process that ensued about a year later. “The …
Created by professional renovator and small business enthusiast Renee Watson, the inaugural Reno Home Show hits Brisbane this July and promises to offer a boutique yet approachable home renovation show experience. “When I was looking for an event to exhibit my renovation business I felt there was no real option for small local grass …
Part of a wider 1940s Art Deco home renovation, this Melbourne bathroom received the makeover treatment recently with charming results. “The brief for this bathroom was to have a large walk-in shower, no shower screen, a toilet, industrial style basin with simple subway tiles and a feature floor tile with a touch of vintage,” says the home’s owner …
Located in an industrial suburb of Newcastle, interior stylist, author and educator Tim Neve recently updated his nineties era cottage with a mix of industrial, bohemian, vintage and masculine elements. “The home was purchased around six years ago and started out as a cute little two-bedroom cottage. The facade was classic weatherboard so always …
Located in Sydney’s lower north shore, this once tired Roseville property was given a timeless makeover by Integriti Projects. In just five months, the team transformed the entire interior of the house, focusing on creating a beautiful, functional home for a growing family. Going into this refurbishment, there was a key focus on renewing the …
Australia’s younger homeowners are preparing to end the country’s love affair with brick houses, according to new data. The findings of a James Hardie survey of people who have built their home in the past five years, or are currently planning to do so, showed that only one third preferred the traditional brick cladding or veneer facades found in …
While known for their classic and timeless nature, the subway tile has experienced a dramatic renaissance this autumn, but not in the way DIY renovators would necessarily expect. Subways have evolved dramatically of late, says Beaumont Tiles’ strategic designer Vanessa Thompson, and are now incorporating dynamic patterns, vibrant colours and …
This home surrounded by water and bushland in Sydney's south was a labour of love for interior designer Vivian Panagos and her husband David. Thankfully, the seventies home didn't need major floorplan changes as access to the house and bringing in building materials was not at all easy! "The renovation wasn't for the faint hearted," says …
It’s not often that the floor is a renovation highlight but it’s certainly the case with this Melbourne project, notwithstanding its many other stylish features. A thin, porcelain tile with cobalt blue aggregate throughout, it’s a statement and a welcome reprieve from the ubiquitous polished concrete that was originally in the room. “The floor …
The latest offering from Carpet Court is, rather interestingly, all about walls! ‘Elevate’ is a new collection of purpose-built timber wall panels that has been developed with the DIY market in mind. Perfect for adding warmth and texture to a space, each lightweight plank is created from sustainably-sourced plantation timber and features an …
